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First filmed sperm whale birth shows cooperative support by females

Drones captured 11 adult female sperm whales in the Caribbean lifting and guarding a newborn during a July 2023 birth, including coordinated defence against pilot whales and marked changes in vocal behaviour.

1 hour ago · World · 6 articles

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Savannah Guthrie says her mother likely kidnapped after ransom notes and surveillance video

In her first TV interview since her mother vanished, Savannah Guthrie said ransom notes and surveillance footage point to an abduction and urged anyone with information to come forward.

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Trump's war on Iran risks long global economic and regional fallout

Recent US and Israeli attacks on Iran have damaged energy infrastructure, driven up oil prices and raised fears of long-term economic pain, internal collapse in Iran and wider regional instability.

1 hour ago · Iran · 8 articles

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Trump says Iran allowed 10 oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz as 'present'

President Donald Trump said Iran allowed 10 oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz as a gesture to the U.S., remarks made amid disputed reports of talks and competing ceasefire proposals.

2 minutes ago · United States · 3 articles

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Trump says Iran is 'begging' for deal; Witkoff confirms 15-point proposal

At a White House Cabinet meeting President Trump said Tehran wants a deal to end the war and Witkoff confirmed a 15-point proposal tied to those negotiations.

24 minutes ago · Iran · 3 articles

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English Wikipedia bans generative AI for article writing

English Wikipedia bars generative AI for creating or rewriting articles, allowing limited use for refinement and translation only when human editors verify accuracy.

1 hour ago · World · 4 articles

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Shield AI raises $1.5 billion at $12.7 billion valuation after U.S. Air Force deal

Defense startup Shield AI closed a $1.5 billion Series G at a $12.7 billion valuation, sold $500 million in preferred shares, and will acquire flight simulator maker Aechelon Technology following selection by the U.S. Air Force.

1 hour ago · United States · 3 articles

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Deepfake demo shows how AI enables identity theft

A CBS LA investigation and Sardine showed how consumer AI apps can create deepfake videos, forged IDs and cloned websites that scammers use to bypass verification and steal identities.

1 hour ago · United States · 3 articles

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Families tell Nottingham inquiry authorities 'tortured' them by withholding information

Survivors and partners at the Nottingham inquiry say police, health services and other authorities prolonged their suffering by not being open about the June 2023 attacks and related investigations.

1 hour ago · United Kingdom · 3 articles

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Tehran's tollbooth tightens control over Strait of Hormuz

After four weeks of conflict, Iran is diverting most transits into a northern 'safe corridor' it controls, sharply reducing traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and creating delays, safety risks and extra costs for global shipping.

1 hour ago · Iran · 4 articles

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Sperm navigation falters in space-like conditions; embryo development is harmed

An Adelaide University team tested sperm in a miniature plastic obstacle course that simulates weightlessness and found most sperm had trouble finding their way while embryo development after fertilisation was damaged, raising concerns for reproduction during long-term space missions.

1 hour ago · Australia · 3 articles

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Russia denies reports it sent drones to Iran

Moscow on March 26 denied reports that it had transferred drones to Iran, calling such accounts false as international attention on arms flows to Tehran grows.

2 hours ago · Russian Federation · 5 articles

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Nicolás Maduro returns to Manhattan court in narco-terrorism case

Maduro, captured in a US raid in January and pleading not guilty, is due back in a Manhattan federal court as legal fights over counsel and political shifts in Venezuela play out.

2 hours ago · Venezuela · 5 articles

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Apple expands US iPhone parts production but not iPhone assembly

Apple added Bosch, Cirrus Logic, TDK and Qnity to its American Manufacturing Program to make iPhone components in US plants funded from a $400 million AMP pool, while final iPhone assembly will remain overseas.

1 hour ago · United States · 3 articles

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Investigator alleges state-linked plot to sabotage opposition party Tisza

A senior National Bureau of Investigation investigator says an intelligence-backed campaign targeted two Tisza IT employees through coercion and interference, raising concerns about covert operations ahead of Hungary's 2026 election.

3 hours ago · Hungary · 6 articles

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Bank of Canada says oil shock will raise near-term inflation

Carolyn Rogers said higher oil prices from the war in Iran will lift inflation soon and the Bank of Canada is rethinking how it reports core price measures to the public.

1 hour ago · Canada · 3 articles

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NS&I admits administrative failures left bereaved families owed up to £476m

A search-process error meant some bereavement claims did not identify all accounts, leaving up to 37,500 claims and up to £476 million unpaid; NS&I has begun a remediation plan and will publish details in May.

1 hour ago · United Kingdom · 3 articles

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Goldman Sachs' Robert Kaplan discusses monetary policy and geopolitical risk

Robert Kaplan, vice chairman at Goldman Sachs and former Dallas Fed president, joined Bloomberg Surveillance Radio on March 26, 2026 to discuss monetary policy and the effects of geopolitical tensions on markets.

2 hours ago · United States · 3 articles

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South Sudan and Mauritius impose electricity curbs amid fuel shock from Iran conflict

Juba will face scheduled power rationing and Mauritius has restricted high-consumption use after fuel shipment delays linked to the US, Israel and Iran conflict, while several African countries report shortages or price rises.

3 hours ago · South Sudan · 5 articles

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Iran, US harden positions as Tehran tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz

Tehran has stepped up control of the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a firmer US stance and coordinated international moves to protect shipping and avert an oil crisis.

5 hours ago · Iran · 9 articles

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Trump holds first Cabinet meeting since Iran war began

President Trump addressed the Iran war at the administration's first Cabinet meeting after the conflict started, CBS News reports.

2 hours ago · United States · 4 articles

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EU says Russia gave Iran intelligence that could target US forces

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has accused Russia of providing Iran with intelligence that could facilitate attacks on US forces, a claim that heightens the risk of broader diplomatic and security fallout.

2 hours ago · Russian Federation · 4 articles

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IOC bans transgender women from female Olympic events and reintroduces genetic testing

The IOC announced a policy requiring a one-time genetic test to confirm female eligibility, excluding transgender women from female category competitions at IOC events including the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

5 hours ago · United States · 8 articles

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2 hours ago · World · 3 articles

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European NATO defense spending rises nearly 20% in 2025, report says

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says Europe and Canada invested $574 billion in defense in 2025, a near 20% real increase, while all allies met the 2% GDP spending target and the US share of NATO spending fell.

3 hours ago · World · 4 articles

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Trump pushes for quick end to Iran war as oil spikes and markets wobble

President Trump seeks a rapid end to the Iran conflict amid rising oil prices, U.S. troop movements, regional strikes, market drops, and a landmark jury verdict against major social platforms.

8 hours ago · United States · 13 articles

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EU finds Pornhub and three other sites failed to stop minors accessing adult content

The European Commission says Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX and XVideos relied on inadequate age checks and flawed risk assessments, and must introduce privacy preserving verification or face enforcement under the Digital Services Act.

3 hours ago · World · 4 articles

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A $75,000 12-month CD can earn about $3,000

With current 1-year CD rates near 3.95% to 4.10%, a $75,000 CD would yield roughly $2,962 to $3,075 in 12 months while remaining FDIC insured.

2 hours ago · United States · 3 articles

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UNFPA: sexual violence weaponised in Sudan war

UNFPA says rape and other sexual violence are being weaponised in Sudan’s war, leaving women and girls with severe physical and social harms while humanitarian services remain insufficient.

3 hours ago · Sudan · 3 articles

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Shokz OpenDots ONE fall to $160 with new colorway

Shokz has cut OpenDots ONE to $160 for a limited time and added a bright new color while keeping the open-ear design, dynamic ear detection, and long battery life.

3 hours ago · World · 3 articles

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Dyson Airwrap i.d. falls to $500 in Amazon spring sale

Amazon is offering the Dyson Airwrap i.d. at $500 for a short period, bringing the smart multi-styler with new attachments to its lowest recent price.

3 hours ago · United States · 4 articles

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Top Apple deals in Amazon's Big Spring Sale

Selected Apple devices from AirTags to the latest MacBooks are discounted at Amazon and competing retailers during the Big Spring Sale. Availability and savings vary by model and seller.

6 hours ago · United States · 7 articles

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Justice Department admits it misused ICE memo to defend arrests inside immigration courts

The Justice Department conceded to a federal judge that it wrongly cited an ICE May 2025 memo to justify courthouse arrests in litigation, even as Homeland Security says arrests at immigration courts will continue.

5 hours ago · United States · 5 articles

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Make the Most of Your 2026 Tax Refund

As the IRS begins issuing refunds to Americans, use your payment to strengthen savings, reduce costly debt and improve your tax position.

3 hours ago · United States · 3 articles

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Israel says airstrike killed IRGC navy commander Alireza Tangsiri amid disputed US-Iran talks

Israel says it killed IRGC navy commander Alireza Tangsiri in an airstrike, while President Trump asserts talks with Iran are underway and Tehran denies any negotiations.

5 hours ago · Iran · 6 articles

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Bill Maher to receive Mark Twain Prize after White House called reports "fake news"

The Kennedy Center said Bill Maher will receive the 27th Mark Twain Prize on June 28, announced days after the White House denied earlier reports that he would be honored.

4 hours ago · United States · 4 articles

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Strait of Hormuz disruptions raise energy costs and squeeze US households

Mines and shipping fears around the Strait of Hormuz have reduced oil and gas flows, lifting prices that weigh most heavily on low-income US regions while giving a short-term boost to oil drilling and refining areas.

4 hours ago · United States · 4 articles

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Europe's gas prices risk sharp rise as Qatari LNG flows stall

Analysts say halted Qatari LNG shipments and tanker rerouting threaten to remove up to 21 million tonnes of LNG, drain European storage and force price spikes or government interventions if disruptions last months.

3 hours ago · World · 3 articles

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Russian and US lawmakers begin talks in Washington

A Russian parliamentary delegation led by State Duma vice chair Boris Chernyshov is meeting bipartisan members of the US Congress in Washington to present Moscow's position, after receiving instructions from President Vladimir Putin and with Kremlin support.

3 hours ago · Russian Federation · 3 articles

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EU parliament backs plan to allow migrant return hubs outside bloc

MEPs approved a migration reform package that would permit sending rejected asylum seekers to external return hubs and impose harsher penalties, prompting criticism from rights groups and pending final EU approval.

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NYPD appoints Kathleen Baer to lead gender-based violence policy

Kathleen Baer was named Assistant Commissioner for Gender-Based Violence Policy and Planning and in an exclusive interview described plans to centralize the NYPD response to domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and human trafficking using policy, data, training and interagency coordination.

4 hours ago · United States · 3 articles

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Poll: Two Democrats lead Susan Collins in early Maine Senate matchups

An Emerson College Poll of 1,075 likely Maine voters finds Graham Platner at 48% and Janet Mills at 46% against incumbent Susan Collins, offering an early snapshot of a competitive 2026 Senate race with a margin of error of ±2.9%.

4 hours ago · United States · 3 articles

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Day 41: Senate deadlocked as DHS shutdown snarls air travel

Lawmakers remain split after a GOP offer to fund DHS except ICE stalled, as record TSA delays and staff losses escalate pressure ahead of another Senate procedural vote.

6 hours ago · United States · 5 articles

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Uber, Pony.ai and Verne to launch robotaxi service in Zagreb

Pony.ai will provide the self-driving system and Arcfox vehicles, Verne will run the fleet and build EVs in Croatia, and Uber will supply ride-hailing access and strategic investment as tests begin.

4 hours ago · Croatia · 3 articles

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Childhood methylphenidate linked to lower adult psychosis risk, Finnish study finds

A population study of nearly 700,000 Finnish births found that children treated with methylphenidate before age 13 had a lower risk of developing psychotic disorders in adulthood and that stimulant treatment did not increase psychosis risk.

4 hours ago · Finland · 3 articles

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EU Parliament backs US trade deal with conditions

MEPs endorsed a trade deal with Washington after securing safeguards on digital policy and governance, while the US ambassador pressed for quick approval and wider talks on EU tech rules amid separate international efforts to shore up the global trading system.

8 hours ago · United States · 7 articles

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OECD forecasts U.S. inflation at 4.2% in 2026, well above Fed estimate

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development raised its U.S. all-items inflation forecast to 4.2% for 2026, citing higher energy prices from the Middle East conflict and lingering tariff effects, and expects inflation to fall to 1.6% in 2027.

5 hours ago · United States · 4 articles

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France bids farewell to ex-prime minister Lionel Jospin

Former prime minister Lionel Jospin, who led a centre-left government from 1997 to 2002 and enacted major social reforms, was honoured in national tributes following his death.

4 hours ago · France · 3 articles

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Family left killer alone with Natalie at her wake

Natalie’s parents say they were deceived by Declan McCullagh, who visited them after the killing and was left alone with Natalie at her wake; McCullagh has since been convicted of her murder.

4 hours ago · United Kingdom · 3 articles

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Study: US emissions since 1990 caused more than $10 trillion in global economic damage

A Nature study led by Stanford researchers calculates that US emissions since 1990 caused over $10 trillion in global economic damage, hitting Europe and developing countries hard and warning of much larger future costs if greenhouse gases are not removed.

4 hours ago · United States · 3 articles

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Stock Movers: Boliden, Next, Aviva

Boliden plunged after seismic disruption at Garpenberg, Next flagged a £15 million hit from the Middle East conflict, and insurers are in the spotlight after Jefferies private credit losses.

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Single Best Idea: Rob Kaplan and Randy Schwimmer on Bloomberg Surveillance

Tom Keene and Paul Sweeney highlight top conversations with Rob Kaplan and Randy Schwimmer on Bloomberg Surveillance, covering key investment ideas and market outlooks.

4 hours ago · United States · 3 articles

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Stock Movers: Venture Global up, Sandisk down, JBS rises

Venture Global gained on heightened Middle East tensions and a Trump warning to Iran, Sandisk slid after Google research on model compression, and JBS rose after mixed quarterly results and a steady 2026 Brazil beef outlook.

4 hours ago · United States · 3 articles

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Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal and submits its own plan

Tehran dismissed a US ceasefire offer it received via Pakistan, passed that proposal to senior authorities and offered its own plan while saying it will continue fighting until its conditions are met, as regional intermediaries try to keep talks alive.

7 hours ago · Iran · 6 articles

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Germany says it is ready to 'secure any peace' if Iran ceasefire holds

Germany’s defense minister described the Iran war as an economic catastrophe and said Berlin, while not seeking to join the fighting, would consider operations to secure any ceasefire and safeguard navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

11 hours ago · Germany · 10 articles

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Pony AI scales robotaxi fleet in China and expands overseas as riders adopt driverless trips

Pony AI is scaling its robotaxi fleet across China and overseas by selling a software driven virtual driver to partners, benefiting from cheap sensors, strong local demand, and government support.

11 hours ago · China · 10 articles

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IOPC urges probe of Suffolk Police over Victoria Hall investigation

The Independent Office for Police Conduct has told Suffolk Police to investigate potential failings in its 1999 to 2001 inquiry into the murder of 17-year-old Victoria Hall after the force referred related complaints.

6 hours ago · United Kingdom · 4 articles

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EU opens probe into Snapchat and other platforms over child safety and illegal goods

Brussels accuses several tech platforms of insufficient child protections and urges lawmakers to amend EU rules before scanning for child abuse material is outlawed.

8 hours ago · World · 6 articles

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Sonos Play review: $299 portable that bridges home and on-the-go

Sonos Play is a $299 portable Bluetooth speaker that unlocks full Sonos features over Wi-Fi, offering strong sound, easy multiroom pairing, 24-hour battery life, and solid app integration while remaining a pricier option for a home system.

6 hours ago · United States · 4 articles

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DJI unveils Avata 360 as patent dispute with Insta360 escalates

DJI launched the Avata 360 with an 8K HDR omnidirectional camera and a 4,388 yuan starting price, days after filing a six-patent lawsuit against local rival Insta360 in Shenzhen.

6 hours ago · China · 4 articles

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Poll finds Australians oppose war on Iran and question US alignment

An Essential Media poll reported on the Guardian podcast shows Australians are uneasy after Australia was among the first to back the US response to Iran, prompting calls for wider diplomacy and scrutiny of the government’s US alignment.

5 hours ago · Australia · 3 articles

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US weighs diverting Ukraine arms to replenish stocks for Iran war

Pentagon talks include excluding or rerouting some Ukraine-bound shipments, including Patriot interceptors, and shifting funds to rebuild US arsenals depleted by operations tied to the US-Israeli campaign against Iran.

5 hours ago · United States · 3 articles

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Apple Music launches Playlist Playground for AI-generated mixes

A beta feature in iOS 26.4 and visionOS 26.4 lets US Apple Music subscribers create and edit AI-generated playlists with text prompts, accessible on iPhone, iPad, Apple Vision headsets and Android.

5 hours ago · United States · 3 articles

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Maduro and wife to appear in Manhattan federal court after U.S. capture

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife will appear in a Manhattan federal court for a pretrial hearing, two months after U.S. special forces captured them in Caracas.

6 hours ago · Venezuela · 4 articles

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Blossom Health raises $20 million to deploy AI copilot for psychiatry

New York based Blossom Health raised $20 million to scale an AI 'copilot' for psychiatry that augments clinician decisions and automates clinic workflows, serving hundreds of clinicians and over 10,000 patients across nine states.

6 hours ago · United States · 4 articles

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US Says Talks With Iran Ongoing as Tehran Publicly Rebuffs Overtures

The White House insists negotiations with Iran continue even as Tehran rejects overtures and sets fresh conditions to end the conflict that is affecting the region and global markets.

17 hours ago · Iran · 18 articles

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Next warns of a £15m hit from Middle East war and signals possible price rises

Next told investors the Middle East war will cut roughly £15 million from its performance and warned that prolonged conflict could push up prices as UK consumer confidence hits a record low since Starmer took office.

11 hours ago · United Kingdom · 8 articles

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Google TurboQuant dents memory-chip stocks, analysts say buy the dip

Google announced TurboQuant, an algorithm that sharply reduces AI cache memory needs and sparked a global selloff in memory stocks, but analysts say the efficiency may lower costs and ultimately boost demand.

6 hours ago · Republic of Korea · 3 articles

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Nearly 40% TSA callout at Houston airport triggers multi-hour security lines

Pay disruptions during the government shutdown have led many TSA officers at Houston airports to miss shifts, cutting checkpoint staffing and producing prolonged security lines at one of the nation s busiest hubs.

7 hours ago · United States · 4 articles

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OpenAI drops plans for adult chatbot 'Citron mode'

OpenAI has indefinitely shelved an adult-oriented chatbot planned after staff and investor concerns and technical safety challenges, saying it will focus on core products while researching user attachment and improving age verification.

7 hours ago · United States · 4 articles

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Senator Mark Warner proposes data center tax to fund worker transition from AI

At the Axios AI Summit Sen. Mark Warner said taxing data centers could fund retraining and local offsets as fears of AI-driven job loss grow, while he rejects a national moratorium on data centers.

7 hours ago · United States · 4 articles

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Rising gas prices squeeze delivery drivers, farmers and consumers

A more than 30 cent jump in the national gas average since the Iran war is reducing earnings for gig drivers, increasing costs for farmers, and adding pressure on consumer food prices.

6 hours ago · United States · 3 articles

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New Jersey limits law enforcement face coverings, including ICE agents

Gov. Mikie Sherrill approved a measure that bars masked officers and mandates identification before arrests, part of a package aimed at protecting privacy and trust and arriving amid federal opposition and litigation.

6 hours ago · United States · 3 articles

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Trump Market: How presidential moves are driving market volatility

Since the Iran conflict began, Donald Trump’s social posts and abrupt reversals have produced extreme market swings, forcing traders to price his behavior above traditional economic data.

8 hours ago · United States · 4 articles

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Italy v Northern Ireland: World Cup play-off preview

Gennaro Gattuso's Italy host Michael O'Neill's young Northern Ireland in Bergamo with a World Cup place at stake, and both managers stress preparation and mentality.

11 hours ago · Italy · 7 articles

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How Big Money Is Trading the War in Iran

Global investors are repositioning across rates, equities and credit after the Iran war escalation, while traditional safe havens like gold have so far remained muted, according to Deutsche Bank vice chair Ozan Tarman.

11 hours ago · Iran · 6 articles

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WTO opens 14th ministerial amid warnings of severe industrial crisis

Trade ministers meet to confront a brewing economic crisis and assess whether the global trading system can respond quickly enough to rising industrial and supply chain shocks.

7 hours ago · World · 3 articles

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UK average mortgage rate rises to 5.50%, highest since August 2024

Moneyfacts data shows mortgage costs have jumped as lenders reprice products and markets price in further Bank Rate rises amid rising energy and inflation risks from the Middle East conflict.

12 hours ago · United Kingdom · 6 articles

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Starmer vows action on addictive social media as Lords press for under-16s ban

Labour leader Keir Starmer pledged tougher action on addictive social media features after the House of Lords twice pushed for an Australian-style ban for under-16s, while the government prepares bills ahead of the Easter recess.

10 hours ago · United Kingdom · 4 articles

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Ex-adviser urges Japan to send warships to secure Strait of Hormuz

Former national security adviser Akihisa Nagashima told lawmakers Japan should consider sending warships to help secure the Strait of Hormuz with allied navies and that a special measures law would be needed without changing the constitution.

17 hours ago · Japan · 10 articles

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Dreame’s Aero Pro and Aero wet-dry vacuums are ultra-flat and 20% off

Dreame’s Aero Pro and Aero are 3.88-inch flat wet-dry vacuums with TangleCut 2.0 and strong suction that clean under furniture and handle hair without manual untangling, now on sale on Amazon through March 31.

8 hours ago · United States · 3 articles

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WHO alarmed by health turmoil in Cuba

On 26 March 2026 WHO said it was alarmed by turmoil affecting health services in Cuba and urged immediate action to protect patients and restore supplies.

8 hours ago · Cuba · 3 articles

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Hungary moves to restrict gas supplies to Ukraine

Budapest says it will curtail some gas flows to Ukraine for contractual and security reasons, a move that Kyiv and EU officials say could weaken Ukraine's energy security and disrupt regional supplies.

8 hours ago · Hungary · 3 articles

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Israel and US split over timing of talks to end the war

Tel Aviv insists on completing military goals before negotiating an end to the war, while Washington pushes for earlier talks focused on hostages and humanitarian relief, creating diplomatic strain and complicating mediation efforts.

8 hours ago · Israel · 3 articles

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Sunak urges UK businesses to move fast on AI or risk a K-shaped economy

At a Birmingham event, Rishi Sunak told business leaders to focus AI on concrete business needs, move fast, and pilot solutions to prevent widening economic divides.

8 hours ago · United Kingdom · 3 articles

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UN votes to call transatlantic chattel slave trade the "gravest crime against humanity"

A UN resolution led by Ghana and backed by the African Union and Caricom labels the transatlantic chattel slave trade the gravest crime against humanity and calls for reparations, passing with 123 votes in favour, 3 against and 52 abstentions.

23 hours ago · Ghana · 15 articles

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Meituan posts second straight quarterly loss amid instant commerce price war

Meituan reported a 15 billion yuan adjusted net loss for the fourth quarter as a year-long price war with JD.com and Alibaba forced the company to spend heavily on subsidies. The local commerce unit lost 10 billion yuan and full year results swung to an 18.6 billion yuan adjusted net loss.

8 hours ago · China · 3 articles

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Zelenskyy says US ties security guarantees to ceding Donbas

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Reuters the United States had linked security guarantees to Kyiv ceding Donbas and accused Russia of trading intelligence with Iran, while fighting continued to cause civilian deaths and international moves targeted Russia's war financing.

15 hours ago · Ukraine · 7 articles

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The New Yorker publishes Mini Crossword for March 26, 2026

The New Yorker posted its March 26, 2026 Mini Crossword within a daily puzzles section overseen by associate editor Mollie Cowger.

9 hours ago · United States · 3 articles

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Germany unveils €8bn climate package that critics say falls short

The government presented a 67 point climate protection program costing €8 billion that aims to cut 27.1 million tons of CO2 by 2030, while experts warn updated forecasts show deeper cuts of about 30 million tons are still required.

11 hours ago · Germany · 4 articles

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Humanoid robot walks alongside First Lady Melania Trump at White House

Melania Trump hosted an AI powered humanoid robot at the White House during a children's technology summit and spoke on her goal to empower children through technology and education.

22 hours ago · United States · 12 articles

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Bangladesh recovers 24 bodies after bus plunges into Padma river

Navy divers, fire crews and locals recovered 24 bodies after a bus waiting to board a ferry sank in the Padma river near Goalanda; around 50 people were on board and many escaped.

9 hours ago · Bangladesh · 3 articles

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Pakistan mediates between Iran and the United States while India stays out

As the Iran war reshapes regional politics, Pakistan has taken on a mediation role between Tehran and Washington while India has largely remained on the sidelines to protect its trade and strategic ties.

9 hours ago · Pakistan · 3 articles

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UK pilots social media limits for under-16s with 300 families

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology will run a six-week trial testing parental controls, time limits and night curfews, and combine results with a public consultation and larger studies to decide whether to restrict under-16s access to social media.

10 hours ago · United Kingdom · 3 articles

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TSA warns airports may close as shutdown causes record security delays

Acting TSA head told a House hearing that mass callouts, growing resignations and record wait times driven by the DHS funding standoff could force temporary airport closures while lawmakers debate a partial funding plan and ICE agents work at checkpoints.

22 hours ago · United States · 11 articles

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US airport security sees longest wait times in TSA history

A weeks-long Department of Homeland Security funding shutdown has driven hundreds of unpaid TSA officers to leave, producing staffing shortages, historic wait times above 4.5 hours and disruptions at major US airports.

14 hours ago · United States · 5 articles

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USPS to add 8% fuel surcharge on packages

The United States Postal Service will add an 8% fuel surcharge to major package services from 26 April through 17 January 2027 to offset rising energy costs, the agency said.

21 hours ago · United States · 9 articles